1206 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Property Records

Freeborn County property record for 1206 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,819 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$1,384 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34.036.2610

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34.036.2610

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,684 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area884 sqft
Basement Area800 sqft
Unfinished Basement800 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,819 sqft (0.156 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 58 ft wide
PorchPorch
Porch Area203 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard

Location & Zoning

Street Address1206 JAMES AVE
CityALBERT LEA
StateMN
Zip56007-3006
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLAKE ADDITION LOT-011 BLOCK-013 LOT 11 LESS S 8 FT OF E 100 FT & LESS W 50 FT BLK 13 LAKE ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionLAKE ADDITION
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionFREEBORN MN
Township / Civil DivisionALBERT LEA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract180900

Owner

Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2004 PLYMOUTH RD, 221, HOPKINS, MN 55305-2386
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Irrevocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 15, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 15, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018V893690
Prior Transfer DateFeb 3, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc480670
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionFREEBORN MN
Recording DateOct 15, 2018
Property Address1206 JAMES AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3006
Document NumberCRV893690
Instrument DateOct 15, 2018
InstrumentCRV893690
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 6, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address323 E 3RD ST, 323, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3010

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2324 RIVENDELL LN, MINNETONKA, MN 55305-2800

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
MunicipalityAlbert Lea City
CountyFreeborn County
Unified School DistrictAlbert Lea Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,384.00$64,300 (+63.2%) Land $19,600 Building $44,700$64,300 (+63.2%) Land $19,600 Building $44,700
2025$1,384.00 (+109.7%)
2023$660.00 (+14.58%)$39,400 Land $14,100 Building $25,300$39,400 Land $14,100 Building $25,300
2020$576.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1993–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 4
Most Recent ClaimJul 2022 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAlbert Lea
serves 18,492 people · EPA ID MN1240001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.81 mg/L (2021)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
GigFire
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Midco
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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